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MarketTrend: Kosher- and Halal-Certified Foods in the U.S. delivers an in-depth analysis of the market for kosher and halal foods in the United States, with an emphasis on opportunities in the mainstream market.

Market Trends: Certified Kosher and Halal Food in the United States provides an in-depth analysis of the Kosher and Halal food markets, focusing on opportunities in the mainstream market.

The report discusses the many similarities between kosher and halal foods:

Both involve dietary laws derived from ancient sacred texts

Ritual slaughter emphasizes respect for the animal

Forbidden ingredients include those derived from human hair, bird feathers, and other unsavory sources that are acceptable to U.S. government agencies

Standards for food production are far more rigorous than those required by the U.S.

The report discusses many similarities between kosher and halal food:

The dietary laws involved in both are derived from ancient scriptures;

The slaughtering rituals all emphasize respect for the animal;

Banned ingredients include those derived from human hair, bird feathers and other unsavory ingredients acceptable to US government agencies.source.

Important differences are also addressed:

The Jewish population in the United States is small - less than 2% - and is expected to decline, both in the U.S. and worldwide.

A significant percentage of kosher consumers in America are not Jewish. They buy kosher because they believe it is safer, better, healthier.

Muslims represent less than 1% of the U.S. population. Globally, on the other hand, one in five individuals practice the faith.

The main differences between the two:

The Jewish population in the United States is small, less than2%, and is expected to decline in the United States and worldwide;

The main consumers of kosher food in the United States are not Jews. They buy kosher food because it is safer and healthier.

Muslims in the United States account for less than 50% of the total population1%, but one in five people in the world believes in Islam.

"Halal" applies to all facets of Islamic life, from banking to toothpaste.

Americans are largely unaware of the halal concept and its attractive attributes pertaining to food.

“Halal” applies to all aspects of Islamic life, from banking to toothpaste.

Many Americans are unaware of the concept of Halal and the appeal of Halal food.

In MarketTrend: Kosher- and Halal-Certified Foods in the U.S., Packaged Facts maintains that the number of mainstream products that have obtained kosher certification has reached critical mass, and so has the share of consumers who deliberately seek out kosher foods. As for halal, few Americans have even heard of it. In order to grow these markets, companies must educate consumers about the benefits that define these foods and third-party certification thereof.

Market Trends: Kosher and Halal certified foods in the United StatesPackaged FactsIt is believed that the number of mainstream products with kosher certification has reached a critical mass, capturing a share of consumers who deliberately seek out kosher foods. As for Halal, many Americans have never heard of it. To grow these markets, companies must educate consumers about the benefits of these foods and their third-party certification.

Among the most promising prospects:

The large number of consumers who are concerned about food safety and are skeptical about food labeling

Those on gluten-free or meatless diets

"Foodies"

Asian Americans, who eat less dairy and drink less alcohol compared to the overall U.S. population

Those who practice ethical consumerism

The most promising of these is

Large numbers of consumers who are more concerned about food safety and skeptical of food labels;

those on gluten-free or meat-free diets;

"foodie";

Asian Americans, compared to the U.S. population as a whole, eat less and drink less;

Those who practice ethical consumerism.

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The kosher foods market has many facets and no definitive parameters, so accurate sales data are difficult to come by. Packaged Facts employs innovative methodologies to unravel the complexities of the market. By synthesizing information from government agencies, syndicated research services, and interviews with industry executives and consumers, Packaged Facts is able to provide sales data for the diverse segments of the market for certified kosher foods.

Specifically, Packaged Facts estimates that sales of certified kosher foods swelled from nearly $150 billion in 2003 to more than $200 billion in 2008, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate twice that of the overall food market. The increase is largely attributable to the rising number of certified products, as well as a growing number of consumers who deliberately seek out kosher foods. Packaged Facts does not see traditional or "ethnic" kosher foods contributing to market growth.

The kosher food market has many facets and no definitive parameters, making accurate sales figures difficult to obtain. Packaged Facts takes an innovative approach to unraveling the market’s complexities.Packaged FactsBy combining information from government agencies, syndicated research services, and interviews with industry executives and consumers, we are able to provide sales data for different segments of the certified kosher food market.

Specifically,Packered FactsIt is estimated that sales of certified kosher food products have increased from2003Nearly1500billion US dollars surged to2008More than2000Kosher food is projected to reach US$1.3 billion by 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate twice that of the overall food market. This increase is primarily due to the rise in the number of certified products and the increasing number of consumers deliberately seeking out kosher food products.Packaged FactsThere is no traditional or“Race”The demand for kosher food products is contributing to the market growth.

Packaged Facts forecasts the total market for certified kosher food will approach $260 billion, while sales of products that are purchased because they are kosher will fall between $14 billion (low estimate) and $17 billion (high estimate).

Because the concept of a market for certified halal foods is a fairly new phenomenon, Muslims compose a very small share of the U.S. population, and many of the countries that are home to large Muslim populations have just begun to monitor and quantify sales, hard data are virtually nonexistent. In MarketTrend: Kosher- and Halal-Certified Foods in the U.S., Packaged Facts examines all of the available data to draw a portrait of Muslims in the U.S, as followers of Islam, as Americans, and as consumers.

No other market research report provides the comprehensive analysis, extensive data, and unique insights on the similarities and differences in these two traditions of faith-based consumption. In particular, Packaged Facts analyzes opportunities for U.S. kosher and halal food producers to target mainstream Americans as well as promising niches like Asian Americans, ethical consumers, and "foodies."

Packaged FactsIt is predicted that the total market for certified kosher food will be close to2,600billion dollars, and because they areKosherAnd the sales of purchased products will be140billion (underestimated) and170billion US dollars (overestimated).

Because the concept of the certified halal food market is a fairly new phenomenon, Muslims make up a small percentage of the U.S. population, and many countries with large Muslim populations are just beginning to monitor and quantify sales, definitive data is virtually nonexistent.Packaged FactsAll available data reviewed paints a picture of Muslims in the United States, Muslims, Americans, and consumers. No other market research report offers such unique insights and comprehensive analysis of the broad range of data on the similarities and differences between these two traditions of faith-based consumption. In particular,Packaged FactsProfiling U.S. kosher and halal food producers targeting mainstream Americans as well as promising niche markets such as Asian Americans, ethical consumers, and "foodies."